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I'd find a new dealer - this one is crooked.
1. Does anyone who owns an '03 tblazer plan to pay it off and keep it past 5 yrs?
2. Thoughts on the throttle body spacer ... is it good for the tblazer?
3. What type of service should I get at 36000 miles? My last maintenance was at 29/30000, so I'm wondering if I can save some $$$$ instead of going to the dealer.
I have asked the dealership about it once, but they said they could not find anything. However, I don't think they test drove the vehicle the way I had recommended.
Thanks for your help.
Regarding service, several have purchased an extended warranty on the TB's and Envoys.
That grinding noise is your antilock brakes kicking in. The same thing would happen in my Subaru when hitting a big enough bump while braking hard, so it does appear to be common ABS behavior.
Wonder if they read the service manual. Reading through it, looks to me like the underhood ambient temp sensor is an integral part of the HVAC system, not just a convenience item.
From the service manual:
"Air Temperature Sensors
The air temperature sensors are a 2 wire negative temperature co-efficient thermistor. The vehicle uses the following air temperature sensors:
•Ambient Air Temperature Sensor
Inside Air Temperature Sensor Assembly
Upper Left Air Temperature Sensor
Upper Right Air Temperature Sensor
Lower Left Air Temperature Sensor
Lower Right Air Temperature Sensor
The ambient air temperature sensor mounts underhood and can be affected by city traffic, by idling, and by restarting a hot engine. Therefore, the HVAC control module filters the value of the ambient air temperature sensor for temperature display.
If the HVAC control module detects a malfunctioning sensor, then the control module software will use a defaulted air temperature value. The default value for the ambient and inside air temperature sensors will be displayed on the scantool.
The HVAC control module performs the following functions to maintain the desired air temperature:
Monitor the following sensors:
Inside air temperature sensor
•Ambient Air Temperature Sensor
Lower Left Air Temperature Sensor
Lower Right Air Temperature Sensor
Upper Left Air Temperature Sensor
Upper Right Air Temperature Sensor
Regulate blower motor speed
Position the air temperature actuator
Position the mode actuator
Position the recirculation actuator
Request A/C operation "
I also have this problem and they told me it was a 'normal characteristic of the car' (even though it took a year before the sound appeared). I would like to tell my service dept how to fix it (like I had to tell them how to fix the drive shaft) - can you tell me what part was replaced to eliminate the tach noise? Thanks, amigo!
MSRP: 43,000
Paid: 30,500
Purchased: 01/29/04 they were motivated to move this one, its the brownish color, not that pretty, but it was preety loaded so i bought it. It had 85 miles on the OD. i felt like a genius with this deal. But dont we all!
Anyway: Had the driver seat motor, AC switch and the License Plate seal replaced. Also those of you with V8's check the water pump. Mine was leaking but its hard to notice as it burns off. Look at the metal pipe coming out of the water pump and check for the crust of buildup orange on it. If you have that get the water pump replaced.
As for my satifaction: I am satisfied, it more than meets my needs. too many to go into, leave it to size, people capacity, comfort, load, and the pull of the boat, trailer, the inlaws freaking airstream. I tows beautifully....minor problems but all around a solid muti-purpose, expandable, flexible vehicle.
Had mine replaced at around 30K miles under warranty. The dealer said they would clean up and neutralize the acid that had leaked. My battery never had a performance problem, just leaking acid.
Probably limited as to what batteries can be used if you keep this enclosure. Think I have seen other messages regarding this.
Good luck
That's one of the 6 things my Envoy is at the dealer for today.
If you are referring to the normal wind noise without the cross winds, try the whistling mirror fix that is posted way back on this forum. If you never use your roof racks, take them off (cross bars AND side rails). You can also try to find scrap/used Rainier front door laminated windows and windshield to replace yours. Or put in about 100 square feet of sound deadening fabric that someone did to lower the sound of the new exhaust system they put underneath. I also had the baffels replaced that are viewable with the front doors open in the front quarter panels and just behind the front wheel wells. Mine old ones were falling out and the dealer replaced with a new design under warranty.
Otherwise there ain't much else to do except trade for a Rainier.
Actually, I haven't done it yet but I've been meaning to.
It tightens the seals only where needed, as opposed to putting a foam thing all the way along the door edge. This seems like it would be more effective because on my driver side door, there is a tight secton where the dollar won't easily slide through. I want to leave that part be and just raise the weatherstrip at the low points.
The Tornado is a worthless gimmick. Anyone who tells you different is an idiot.
Getting one of those chips will increase performance at the expense of fuel economy.
It's possible that an aftermarket exhaust will increase gas mileage.
You could sell it an get an Equinox, though.
What is the part number (and/or TSB#) for the newly designed baffles for the front quarter panels? I just closed the driver's side one in the door the other day. BTW, good idea taking off the luggage rack. I did it at around 500 miles from new. Much cleaner look.
All,
I've been reading several posts re: having the license plate surround gasket replaced. I don't know whether to take it to the dealer, try it myself or eat a bullet! Sounds as though some of you have some really nasty stories about chipped paint, re-painting the entire tailgate(!) and oozing gasket cement. Is this a big deal?
On a 90 degree day with 15 mph head wind, I still improved mpg by 2 1/2 miles per gallon. Checked the same coming back. Although I did not buy it for increased mileage, it was a pleasant surprise.
BTW, I had the license plate gasket replaced twice and had no problems with paint or cement.
In my case, the paint was scraped a bit but not through the primer. The gasket covers where the paint is scraped, so I am not concerned with it. I saw some Envoys on the lot with the "oozing glue", so I asked the tech if it was a problem. He said they used no glue when they replaced, just tightened it in place. My guess is that they use the glue at the factory to hold them in place for assembly.
At any rate, mine looks great without any glue used. My truck is black, an extra plus because it makes the gasket practically invisible.
Has anyone experienced a problem with using the warranty using a dealer other the where you purchased it?
Any comments on the overall quality of the GM Warranty?
The organization's web site explains a lot in detail-
http://www.toptiergas.com
That "cheaper, high volume" station I was using over a year ago is QuikTrip which is on the short list of brands (2 so far) that have met this new standard. Probably explains why I didn't have any idling problems with that brand, but started to have an intermittent stumble in the idle after using gas about 6-7 tanks from Sam's. The other brand that qualifys for TOP TIER is Chevron-Texaco. Shell says they will be certified by the end of the summer.
Something new to consider when choosing which brand of gas to buy.
In ealier discussions with the dealer, they were trying to push me to a different warranty provider claiming that they have better luck dealing with them.
My bet is they have a higher profit margin.
My AC quit working this weekend. I turned off motor and re-cranked and everything is fine. I remember seeing many previous messages regarding this. Is this the AC switch everyone talks about? After vehicle has been sitting for thirty minutes or more when trying blow cold air, it will cycle blowing hot hair, and then cold, then hot air, and then finally continue cooling. My compressor was replaced one month ago and I wonder if this is related.